How to travel from Kanpur to Chandigarh, India

The distance between Kanpur and Chandigarh is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 9h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kanpur to Chandigarh by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Chandigarh.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹400($5)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi and then to Chandigarh.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,390($30)
Operated by

IntrCity SmartBus

🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Chandīgarh.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,530($170)
Operated by

Orian Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Chandīgarh.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance769km (478 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanpur and Chandigarh

There are several options for getting from Kanpur to Chandigarh by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 9h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,530 ($170).

The distance between Kanpur and Chandigarh is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (365 miles)

It takes around 11h 55m to get from Kanpur and Chandigarh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanpur to Chandigarh is to take a taxi which takes around 9h 20m and will set you back approx ₹13,530 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanpur and Chandigarh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanpur and Chandigarh. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kanpur and Chandigarh with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 11h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kanpur and Chandigarh. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 11h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kanpur and Chandigarh. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kanpur to Chandigarh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Kanpur and Chandigarh. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanpur to Chandigarh. We recommend that you take the train to Chandigarh. instead which will take 11h 55m.

The closest major airport to Chandigarh is Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Chandigarh. Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) and Bhuntar Airport (KUU) (KUU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kanpur and Chandigarh. The distance is around 769km (478 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanpur to Chandigarh is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around ₹400 ($5).

How do I get from Kanpur to Chandigarh

Compare travel optionsbetween Kanpur and Chandigarh

Transport options from Kanpur to Chandigarh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
11h 55m
₹400($5)
every 20 mins679km (422 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
₹2,390($30)
twice daily743km (462 miles)
Taxi
9h 20m
₹13,530($170)
on demand769km (478 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
₹7,240($90)
on demand769km (478 miles)

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Airports near Chandigarh

The following major airports near Chandigarh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXC
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Chandigarh
DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Chandigarh
KUU
Bhuntar Airport (KUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Chandigarh